Bezos’ Rocket Firm Blue Origin to Halt Space Tourism Flights (2)

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will pause tourist flights to space for “no less than two years” in order to prioritize development of its moon lander and other lunar technologies.

“The decision reflects Blue Origin’s commitment to the nation’s goal of returning to the Moon and establishing a permanent, sustained lunar presence,” Blue Origin said in a statement announcing the news.

The move is a clear sign that Blue Origin is going all in on its moon program as the company races with rival SpaceX to be the first private company to land humans on the lunar surface for NASA’s ...